AIBC 2025 Agenda
Asia Investment and Banking Conference 2025 will provide an immersive platform for students and aspiring professionals to engage with senior leaders across the finance industry. Held over two days in August, the conference will explore how institutions are navigating macroeconomic volatility, driving strategic transformation, and adapting to rapid digital disruption. Through keynote panels, case-based workshops, and networking opportunities with global firms, AIBC 2025 offers a unique lens into the evolving landscape of private banking, investment banking, asset management, sales & trading, and financial technology. Attendees will gain practical insights, build industry connections, and explore pathways for meaningful careers in finance across Asia and beyond.
*Agenda is subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.
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4 Aug
Monday
Into the Frontlines of Finance
5 Aug
Tuesday
Turning Insight & Talent into Impact
Registration for Finalists (Finalists Only)
Registration
Tue, 5 Aug 8:40AM–9:00AM
Rooftop Studios 3-4, National Gallery Singapore
8:40AM
Competition Finals (Finalists Only)
Competition
Tue, 5 Aug 9:00AM–11:30AM
Rooftop Studios 3-4, National Gallery Singapore
9:00AM
Citadel Networking Lunch (Finalists Only)
Competition
Tue, 5 Aug 11:30AM–12:15PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, National Gallery Singapore
11:30AM
Registration (For Regular Delegates Only)
Registration
Tue, 5 Aug 11:45AM-12:30PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, National Gallery Singapore
11:45AM
Reimagining Asset Management: Shifting Global Dynamics and Asia’s Strategic Importance
Panels
Tue, 5 Aug 12:30PM–1:20PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
Alice LO, Executive Vice President, Head of Singapore Retail, PIMCO
Suyin TAN, Managing Director, Capital Group
Mark LIM, Equity Trader, Capital Group
Avinash ABRAHAM, Portfolio Manager, Industrials, Materials and Energy, Citadel
Moderator:
Amala BALAKRISHNER, CNBC
Panelists will reflect on key macro and market trends driving asset allocation in the region, including responses to U.S.–China tensions, stimulus in China, diverging monetary policy paths, and renewed interest in alternative assets like infrastructure and private credit. They will also discuss ESG innovation across Asia, Singapore’s rise as a green finance hub, and the growing importance of customisation and client-facing digital platforms. The session will conclude with career advice for aspiring asset managers entering the field.
12:30PM
Life at PIMCO: Building Leaders one step at a time
Workshops
Tue, 5 Aug 1:20PM–2:00PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
Vincent CHOU, Account Manager, PIMCO
Antonio NG, Vice President Account Manager, PIMCO
Akansha SINGH, Account Analyst, PIMCO
Moderator
Shaun CHEW, AIBC 2025 Executive Director, Special Projects
1:20PM
Evolving Sales & Trading: Navigating Macro Developments and Digital Transformation
Panels
Tue, 5 Aug 2:00PM–2:50PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
Madhuri Kiran DESAI, SVP FX Sales, BNY Mellon
Maneet ARORA, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank
Jacky TAI, DBS Bank, Head of Trading & Structuring for Global Financial Markets
Moderator:
Tay Hong YI, The Straits Times
This panel will dive into the impact of shifting interest rates, inflation moderation, ESG integration, and geopolitical tensions on trading strategy. Panelists will explore how GenAI and digital transformation are reshaping roles on the trading floor, and how relationship-building with institutional clients remains critical. The panel will also provide insights into how traders are adapting to evolving client demands and regulatory frameworks while building resilient, tech-empowered teams.
2:00PM
Graduate Recruitment Panel
Panels
Tue, 5 Aug 2:50PM–3:40PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
Sheena NEO, Head of APAC Early Careers, BNY Mellon
Serina LIM, Executive Vice President & Head of HR, PIMCO
Tracy GOH, Talent Manager, Capital Group
Bruna DIEGUES, Head of APAC Campus Recruiting, Citadel
Moderator:
Javier CHAN, AIBC Head of Research
This session will unpack how firms are attracting and developing early career talent across Asia through campus engagement, DEI strategies, and global exposure. Speakers will highlight key skill sets sought after in today’s job market, how firms are aligning recruitment with business growth, and how digital tools are enhancing talent acquisition. The panel will also offer advice to students on navigating recruitment cycles, building employer-ready profiles, and pursuing meaningful careers in finance.
2:50PM
Fireside Chat with Deputy Managing Director at Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Fireside Chat
Tue, 5 Aug 3:40PM–4:20PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
3:40PM
Stock Pitch Competition Award Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
Tue, 5 Aug 4:20PM–4:35PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
4:20PM
Closing for Day 2
Closing Ceremony
Tue, 5 Aug 4:35PM–4:45PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
4:35PM
Networking Booths
Networking
Tue, 5 Aug 4:45PM–6:00PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, National Gallery Singapore